Keiths Nova Turbo build

[krobinson]

When you looking to get the shell back keith? Will the dipping remove the paint from inside sills, chassis legs, box sections etc? If so i take it the e-coat will recover it up? are you going to try and repaint inside these areas or just waxoyl/similar?
I take it the engine is a new build from vauxhall, not one from the vxpro range? (it will have the letter r in front of the part number, signifying that its an exchange unit as in the top phot of the xe)
I fitted an x20xev from the vxpro range to a vectra at work, first one had 5bar oil pressure at idle, (it leaked oil from almost everwhere!) second one had none! Third engine ok, but i learned after that some vxpro engines are reconned by agency staff! Another v6 we fitted threw a rod as the customer drove home!

Anyways, awsome build as always keith.

The e-coat reseals the entire shell. I'll probably throw some waxoil in as well for good measure.

I'm pretty sure you cant get a new build engine anymore. It'll be a recon. I've been told all the parts used are new tho, and i assume only the bare cast block will be original. I'm not sure how true this is tho?

Your not filling me with the greatest of confidence with your experiences. They give a years warrenty tho so hopefully if anything did happen then it will happen in the first year. I'm doing this in the confidence that it'll go in and never come back out tho! - Others have used these in the past and not had problems so hopefully i'll be the same.

Edit: a friend is getting a Z20LET from vaux on wednesday and will have it fitted asap. So if it gives any trouble then vaux will be refunding me asap.

Keith

[dan16v]

Wish i had stuck with phase stuff as its just so much easier. Then i see and hear rob's autronic'd spider and you realise its all going to be worth it in the long run!

as you say Rick, an autronic let sounds so different to a motronic one! my friends is fairly quiet, where as myne is realy loud, constantly pops and bangs when you let off or come down the gears!
sounds like its getting there slowly Keith!

[John]

Just a helpful warning keith, i work for vauxhall, so i kinda know how they operate. I presume the warranty only covers just what you have bought? ie if it goes tits up they'll just supply you a new block and head assy? how will the warranty stand if they know the engine has been modded and the unthinkable happens?
would love to see the pics when it's been e- coated, i'm thinking of having my sport shell done (although it's quite rough in places)
Cheers, john.

[Jonlem]

E- coating is worthwhile but I didn't bother with it on my shell.

I really had mine dipped to just clear all the old paint off and to reveal and nasties which as it happened there was non whatsoever

If you have a shed load of fabrication to do then it makes sense to get it dipped as you cant ask for a cleaner base to start from

Chassis rails etc will still be fully painted and sealed by the painter when its painted so I'm not worried about the lack of paint in there for now.

Can't wait to see yours Keith, maybe next time you can tow me home at excessive speed !

[krobinson]

Can't wait to see yours Keith, maybe next time you can tow me home at excessive speed !

No problem mate, would be my pleasure!!

Well folks, this has to be the most exciting time for me. Phil from Surface Processing kindly took some shots of my nova after it spent 24 hours in the acid bath.

To say i'm chuffed is an understatement. Its come out without any problems, no holes, no damage under the paint. FANTASTIC!! I'm like a kid at christmas.

This will be the first and probably the last time you'll see a Nova shell completely naked, bare shiney metal!

Here's the pics!!











Keith

[Iain]

Saw the pics on Mig, that's immense! Glad it came out ok.

[draper]

wow, how cool does that look !!

rat look anyone

[Adam]

Awesome to see in looking in such good condition, not a hole in sight. Just laquer over that, how cool would that look

[krobinson]

Cheers folks, very very chuffed at the photos, Didnt expect to get any of during the process!

[Nick J]

Looking good pal, keep the photos coming!